Ryan Wesley Routh, an American named as the suspected would-be assassin of Donald Trump, was arrested after a standoff with US Secret Service agents near Trump’s Florida golf course. Routh, a self-employed affordable housing builder, had a history of political posts, including criticism of Trump, and expressed support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion.
During a demonstration in Kyiv, where he traveled to support the war effort, Routh called Putin a terrorist and urged global support for Ukraine. The US has been a strong ally to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. The upcoming presidential election may impact this support, as Vice President Kamala Harris vows to continue backing Ukraine, while Trump remains uncertain in his stance.